La Combelle refers the small valley north of the cellar. An historical plot of the family.
Vineyard Information
Tasting notes
Varietal : 100% Jacquère
Plot Size : 5ha (12 acres)
Average age of the vines : 70-75 years
Southeast facing
Elevation : 380 m (1245ft)
Soils : Clay-Limestone
FARMING PRACTICES
• Training method : Single Guyot
• No herbicides
• No chemical and organic fertilizers
• Cover crops
• Sheep used to control cover during the winter
• Voluntary low yields compared to the appellation (because of
cover crops and lack of fertilizers)
Winemaking
• Hand picked grapes / whole bunches
• Pneumatic press
• Yeast : Indigenous
• Fermentation : Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks / 21-
30 days at 50-60°F
• No Malolactic fermentation
• Aging : 6-12 months in stainless-steel tanks / on fine lees
• Fining : yes (Bentonite)
• Filtration : Yes
• Vegan : Yes
Tasting notes
Floral and aromatic notes of honeysuckle and citrus on the nose.
Mineral, straightforward and crisp palate, highlighted by flavors of
citrus.
Press ratings
89 pts Wine Enthusiast – 2020 vintage